Fremantle named Fran Denny as VP Commercial, Global Drama

Fremantle has appointed Fran Denny as VP Commercial, Global Drama reporting to Seb Shorr, COO Global Drama, Fremantle. In her new role, Denny will collaborate closely with Shorr on the commercial aspects of the Global Drama team, overseeing deal negotiations for first-look producers, contributing to the group’s broader film strategy, and identifying new opportunities for the team.

Denny joined Fremantle in February 2022 as Legal & Business Affairs Manager for Global Drama and Documentaries. She was later promoted to Vice President of Legal & Business Affairs, Global Drama, in April 2023. Before joining Fremantle, she held roles at Sister Pictures and Warner Brothers Television Production UK.

Seb Shorr, COO Global Drama, Fremantle said: “I am delighted to announce Fran’s appointment to VP Commercial, Global Drama. It has been a pleasure working with Fran over the past three years and I highly value her commercial acumen and deal making skills. I look forward to working with Fran more closely in her newly created role, which is key to our Global Drama growth ambitions.”